7 days in Finland Itinerary

An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour and then get in on the family fun at Santa Claus Village. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Santa Claus Office, Head underground at Syvasenvaara Fell, look for gifts at LAURI, then get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, and finally stroll the grounds of German Soldier s Cemetery.

To see other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Rovaniemi road trip planning site .

Quito, Ecuador to Rovaniemi is an approximately 19-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of flight and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from Quito to Rovaniemi. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Quito in March: high temperatures in Rovaniemi hover around -1°C and lows are around -9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Levi.

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.

On the 17th (Sun), glide through natural beauty at Levi Ski Resort.

To find photos, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Levi attractions planning site .

Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Levi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Levi are 0°C, while nighttime lows are -10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can travel to Helsinki.

Finland's largest and most populated metropolis, the maritime town of Helsinki boasts varied architecture, a lively cafe culture, and plethora of picturesque natural delights.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Mon): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Rock Church, get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, brush up on your military savvy at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, then take a stroll through Katajanokka, and finally make a trip to Senate Square. On the next day, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kamppi Chapel of Silence, admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, get to know the fascinating history of The Esplanadi Park, then take in nature's colorful creations at Observatory Hill Park, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali).

To find reviews, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Helsinki road trip app .

Traveling by flight from Levi to Helsinki takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Levi in March, with highs in Helsinki at 3°C and lows at -5°C. You'll have a few hours on the 20th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling home.